Staining the restored cedar siding.
Cleaning cedar wood siding.
While this material is beautiful long lasting and tough like all other types of wood you must be up to date with the care and cleaning of cedar siding.
How to clean stained cedar siding.
Pressure washing may also shoot water clear behind the boards or caulk where the moisture triggers wood rot or mildew issues.
Having a cleaner that does the majority of the work is the best you can ask for.
In the past he had used oil based wood stain products but found the mold and mildew returning within a few years each time.
Cedar siding after mold removal cleaning and brightening.
A contractor sent these images of cedar clapboard restoration job.
Stained cedar siding has a tendency to discolor over time.
Cedar shingles can also grow moss and algae or develop iron staining which requires periodic cleaning.
After cleaning with cedar wash the home looked new again.
If your siding is plagued with mold or if.
Some types of wood like cypress and cedar siding decay if you fail to use a sealer to protect it from the elements.
Oil stains that are.
The dark color was black mold that took over the home.
Department of agriculture s forest services laboratory recommends cleaning cedar shingles with an oxidizing bleach as opposed to a household bleach to avoid damaging the wood while you can use household bleach to kill mold and algae it tends to make the cedar shingle s surface.
Their client a new home owner thought the wood siding was naturally that dark.
Cedar siding maintenance must be a regular task so that you can avoid permanent damage to your home s exterior.
Clean wood siding your home s exterior really takes a beating.
Best wood cleaner for decks and cedar siding having the best cleaner for exterior wood is vitally important for many reasons besides making aged wood look brand new again.
Now the cleaned and brightened cedar wood siding is ready to stain.
Give it an occasional cleaning to brighten up its appearance get rid of mildew and prevent discoloration.
The black coloring or darkening of the cedar siding is caused by mold growth.